The Facts:
After reviewing Vick's new contract numbers, the deal isn't nearly as good as advertised. For starters, the sixth year voids if he participates in 35 percent of the snaps in any year of the deal. It’s actually a five-year, $80 million deal.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PFT's Mike Florio explains, of the amount, $32.5 million is fully guaranteed, and $3 million is guaranteed for injury only. That makes the total guaranteed $35.5 million -- $4.5 million less than the reported guarantee of $40 million. (It’s also less than the guaranteed money Vick would have received in 2011 and 2012, if the Eagles had used the franchise tag on him again in 2012.) Vick can earn another $3 million if the Eagles win the Super Bowl in 2011 or 2012 -- and if Vick participates in 77.5 percent of the plays during the regular season. Under the five-year deal, he’ll make $20 million in 2011, $12.5 million in 2012, $15.5 million in 2013, $15.5 million in 2014, and $16.5 million in 2015. ... Bottom line? It's still a great deal. As Florio suggests, it's probably worth at least $48 million over three years.
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